Shared test group
Halifax Grammar Schools admissions test 11+ guide
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 21 October 2026The schools, administrator, assessment stages and dates for this entrance route, with each school's admissions evidence status shown separately.
- Schools in directory
- 2
At a glance
- Route type
- Shared test group
- Administrator
- The Crossley Heath School and North Halifax Grammar School jointly run the Halifax admissions test and apply their own school admission policies.
- Assessment provider
- Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE) provides the shared Halifax Grammar Schools entrance test.
- Delivery
- Three in-person papers at the Halifax grammar schools: two papers each containing Mathematics and English, followed by Creative Writing. The FSCE test includes multiple-choice and written responses.
Subjects and stages
- Mathematics
- English
- Creative Writing
1. Joint school test
Parents registered through either school's website for the 19 September 2026 test. The two mixed Mathematics and English papers are scored first; Creative Writing is judged for children who meet the Mathematics and English standard.
2. Result and school application
Results and a banding were due in parent accounts by 16 October 2026. Meeting all three qualifying standards is not a place offer. Name either school you want considered on your home council's separate school application. Calderdale residents must apply by 31 October 2026; other families use their home council's deadline.
Registration and dates
| Date | When |
|---|---|
| Test registration opened | When20 March 2026 |
| Test registration closed | When26 June 2026 |
| Main test | When19 September 2026 |
| Results due by | When16 October 2026 |
| Calderdale residents' secondary application deadline | When31 October 2026 |
| National Offer Day | When1 March 2027 |
Scoring and eligibility
The Mathematics and English papers are age-weighted and standardised. Children meeting those qualifying standards have their Creative Writing judged by a trained panel. All three standards are required to be considered, but there is no published numeric 2027 pass mark in the determined policy and qualification does not guarantee a place. Each school's published priorities govern allocation.
Schools in this directory using the route
| School | Selection type | Year 7 entry | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossley Heath School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The North Halifax Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
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Questions families ask
Who administers the Halifax Grammar Schools admissions test?
The Crossley Heath School and North Halifax Grammar School jointly run the Halifax admissions test and apply their own school admission policies. administers the Halifax Grammar Schools admissions test for September 2027 entry.
Which schools use the Halifax Grammar Schools admissions test?
2 schools use this route in the current catalog: The North Halifax Grammar School and The Crossley Heath School.
What does the Halifax Grammar Schools admissions test assess?
The verified subjects are Mathematics, English, and Creative Writing.
Where do families register for the Halifax Grammar Schools admissions test?
Check the registration dates in this guide, then read the official registration page for the relevant entry year. The verified destination is https://www.crossleyheath.org.uk/school-information/admissions.
How current is the information for Halifax Grammar Schools admissions test?
Smart Cub Learning reviewed 4 attached evidence sources by 2026-10-21. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- How to apply for a secondary school place
Calderdale Council. Accessed 21 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Crossley Heath School admissions
The Crossley Heath School. Accessed 21 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Crossley Heath Admissions Policy for Entry in 2027
The Crossley Heath School. Accessed 21 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admissions Policy for Entry in September 2027
North Halifax Grammar School. Accessed 21 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
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